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Internet of Things devices present new challenges in testing. Some devices can be tested the same way as standard semiconductors are now tested, but others call for different approaches.Microcontrollers and other chips that go into safety-critical applications — medical devices, military/aerospace systems, and automotive electronics — need their own kind of testing to make sure they will fulfill their functional safety requirements.National Instruments, Keysight Technologies and its Ixia subsidiary, Rohde & Schwarz, Spirent, and Tektronix are among the test and measurement vendors addressing the field of IoT device testing.IoT security testing and IoT software testing are separate yet related areas. CompliancePoint, ForeScout Technologies, Paladion Networks, Praetorian, Rapid7, and Verizon’s ICSA Labs are among the companies providing IoT security testing services. IoT software testing services are offered by Appvance, Cigniti, Cognizant, Infosys, Nordic APIs, … [Read more...] about Testing IoT Devices

At a recent event, test experts said the IC industry needs a new paradigm in testing chips for the Internet of Things (IoT). The message was fairly simple to interpret. Existing automatic test equipment (ATE) is well suited to test today’s digital, analog, and mixed-signal chips, though it may be ill-equipped or too expensive to test IoT-based devices.But what isn’t so easy to grasp is also clear: What is the IoT in the first place? And what chips are involved in the IoT? In basic terms, the IoT involves the seamless communication between various devices in a network. An IoT system may include three basic components — a microcontroller, an RF chip, and a sensor/MEMS device. The next questions are also apparent. So if the IoT takes off, can existing ATE handle and test IoT-based devices in a cost-effective manner? Or does it really require a new class of testers? As it turns out, there are several ways to test IoT-enabled devices. It may require a combination of both … [Read more...] about How To Test IoT Devices

Chips and modules going into Internet of Things node devices must have cybersecurity features designed and built into them. Multiple vendors are responding with products meant to keep the IoT devices protected from the cyberattacks that are becoming more common.While IoT privacy remains a key concern for consumers and homeowners, IoT security has taken on top-of-mind priority for the many companies entering and serving the market. A recent report outlines four areas: Public perception, hacking vulnerability, company readiness, and true security.Hardware vendors have been focused on this issue for some time, often with mixed results because threat levels—and perceived threat levels—vary greatly from one market to the next, and from one product to the next.“When you look at verticals and you analyze the use cases, this is the extension between usability and security,” said Asaf Shen, vice president of marketing for security IP in ARM’s Systems & Software … [Read more...] about Making Secure Chips For IoT Devices

By Emmanuel Gresset, CEVA One approach to satisfying demands for high-efficiency DSP performance and real-time function support The key to success for IoT devices and systems is the ability to deploy devices wherever they are needed and be able to connect to the core network immediately with minimal intervention. There are countless applications in transportation, industrial control, agriculture and for consumers where the ability to communicate with the cloud to make sense of local sensor readings is vital. One wireless technology is key to delivering on that aim: cellular. Examples of systems that need the flexibility of connectivity that cellular offers include asset trackers. Public transport vehicles already use GPS-enabled tracking systems to report their position to a central controller—allowing operators to keep travellers updated on when their next ride will arrive. But the availability of flexible, low-cost connectivity can … [Read more...] about The Foundation for Taking IoT Devices Everywhere Featured Solutions Tech Videos Featured Products Site Sponsors Featured Tech Videos

By Suresh Marisetty, Arm Technology Examining four “must do’s” for tackling the complex challenges IoT device security poses.The Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to enable and deploy around 50 billion connected devices by 2020. These IoT devices will be deployed across the board to cater for multiple use cases, for example home or building automation, automotive, and the diverse embedded segment: gateways, set-top boxes, security cameras, industrial automation, digital signage and healthcare, to name a few.The predicted scale of the IoT poses a challenge for developers to secure connected endpoint devices from a myriad of physical and remote software attacks. For example, the DDOS Mirai botnet launched through IoT devices such as digital cameras and DVR players. Among the many requirements for securing an IoT device, key principles include device identity, trusted boot, secure over-the-air updates, and … [Read more...] about Security Principles for IoT Devices Using Arm TrustZone Security Extension Tech Videos Featured Products Site Sponsors Featured Tech Videos

By Suresh Marisetty, Arm Technology Examining four “must do’s” for tackling the complex challenges IoT device security poses.The Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to enable and deploy around 50 billion connected devices by 2020. These IoT devices will be deployed across the board to cater for multiple use cases, for example home or building automation, automotive, and the diverse embedded segment: gateways, set-top boxes, security cameras, industrial automation, digital signage and healthcare, to name a few.The predicted scale of the IoT poses a challenge for developers to secure connected endpoint devices from a myriad of physical and remote software attacks. For example, the DDOS Mirai botnet launched through IoT devices such as digital cameras and DVR players. Among the many requirements for securing an IoT device, key principles include device identity, trusted boot, secure over-the-air updates, and … [Read more...] about Security Principles for IoT Devices Using Arm TrustZone Security Extension Tech Videos Industry Trends Featured Products Site Sponsors Featured Tech Videos

By Emmanuel Gresset, CEVA One approach to satisfying demands for high-efficiency DSP performance and real-time function support The key to success for IoT devices and systems is the ability to deploy devices wherever they are needed and be able to connect to the core network immediately with minimal intervention. There are countless applications in transportation, industrial control, agriculture and for consumers where the ability to communicate with the cloud to make sense of local sensor readings is vital. One wireless technology is key to delivering on that aim: cellular. Examples of systems that need the flexibility of connectivity that cellular offers include asset trackers. Public transport vehicles already use GPS-enabled tracking systems to report their position to a central controller—allowing operators to keep travellers updated on when their next ride will arrive. But the availability of flexible, low-cost connectivity can … [Read more...] about The Foundation for Taking IoT Devices Everywhere Featured Solutions Tech Videos Industry Trends Featured Products Site Sponsors Featured Tech Videos

The smartphone has largely taken over our digital lives, but if the Ericsson Mobility Report is anything to go by, mobile devices and other smart gadgets will continue to grow in prominence over the course of the next decade. Both the Internet of Things, video, and mobile internet use are expected to rise in prominence.According to Ericsson, IoT devices are set to overtake mobile in the connected devices category by 2018. The IoT space will maintain a hefty compound annual growth rate of 23 percent between 2015 and 2021. Part of this growth has to do with the introduction of 5G networks, which are expected to launch at some point in 2020.Of course, that doesn’t mean that mobile is to be ignored. Video is set to play an increasingly important role in our mobile lives. Ericsson forecasts that by 2021, video will account for as much as 70 percent of mobile traffic. That’s hardly surprising, considering the emphasis being placed on video by mobile carriers and … [Read more...] about The promise of 5G will fuel growth in video streaming and IoT devices, report claims

Asthma is a well-understood chronic condition, affecting 25 million people in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). However, although the CDC has released extensive reports and guidelines on how to control asthma, an estimated 44,000 asthma attacks occur every single day in the U.S. alone.The reason that many people struggle to control their asthma is often due to a lack of self-awareness of symptoms that could indicate risk of attack.Startup Health Care Originals has created a wearable technology that can identify and alert users to precursor symptoms of asthmatic attacks much earlier, allowing them to take the necessary steps to stop or reduce the attack and prevent future problems. “Right now a patient can only rely on when their coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath, physically affects them so much that they have to stop what they are doing to address it,” said co-founder Jared Dwarika, in an interview with R&D Magazine. … [Read more...] about Wearable IoT Device Predicts an Asthma Attack Before it Happens

Billions of voice-activated Internet of Things devices may be subject to external attack due to BlueBorne vulnerabilities,Armis revealed on Wednesday.Hackers could exploit BlueBorne to mount an airborne attack, using Bluetooth to spread malware and access critical data, including sensitive personal information.More than 20 million Amazon Echo and Google Home digital assistant speakers could have been impacted by the flaws, but both Amazon and Google already have taken the matter in hand.Amazon customers don't need to take any action, as its devices will be updated automatically with the needed security fixes, said spokesperson Sarah Sobolewski."Customer trust is important to us, and we take security seriously," she told TechNewsWorld.Google users also need not take any action, as Google Home was patched several weeks ago, the company said.Neither Google nor Armis have found any evidence of BlueBorne in the wild. The BlueBorne vulnerabilities could allow a man-in-the-middle attack, … [Read more...] about Newly Revealed Flaw Could Subject IoT Devices to Airborne Attacks